Tuesday, Feb. 09, 2010

American Idol: Ellen DeGeneres makes judging debut tonight

Viewers will finally find out how Ellen DeGeneres meshes with the "American Idol" judges' panel.

DeGeneres makes her judging debut during tonight's episode, which kicks off the Hollywood phase of the reality TV competition. The one-hour show airs 8 p.m. on Fox.

Will DeGeneres get air time? Will we get a better picture of this season's top 24? Will "Pants on the Ground" resurface?

Get the answers to those questions and more by following our "Idol" blog, updated "live" throughout the show.